Anne Phung Nguyen

Anne Phung Nguyen. I am an American Vietnamese business owner living in Orange County, California. Alongside my amazing partner JP and my jolly dad Henry. Many people recognize my username as @annephung on Instagram, where I chronicle my adventures ranging from highs and lows. When I was in 1990, I moved to America along with my brother and parents as I reached the age of one and half. If it wasn't for my parents' passion for perseverance and sacrifice, I probably wouldn't even share my story. In the hope of having an improved life I was determined to try the best I could to please them. I determined to achieve my goals. I thought my life would be a certain way: graduate from college, get an employment opportunity in the corporate world, then be married, and then start a family. Although I was convinced that this was the definition of successful, my life was not following the strategies. In 2013, I found I disliked my corporate position. Even though the compensation and position was good but I did not feel that it fulfilled me. In reality, I thought I was just wasting my time. It was in 2013 that I realized that my passion was working out. I also liked having fun and being able to help others. On the path towards this new direction in life, I discovered personal training. The business I started in 2014. It is my 7th birthday this year. There are few Asian women working in this industry. In the coaching industry I'm determined to change the world by providing quality training to aid others to become healthier and happier. Also, I want everyone to be able to pursue their goals and be able to achieve whatever it is they wish for in their life. My career exploded as I was enjoying the highest success in my entire life. But, my mom died just as my career began to take off. She fought a long and arduous battle with Scleroderma and is now in Heaven and is with me in my thoughts and heart at all times. There is a lot we can learn from the world, even if it may be difficult to recognize it right now. It was my mother's unexpected death that shaped me forever. In my opinion, that it provided me with a chance to experience living a full and fulfilling life. The day she died was Tet/Lunar New Year Day, she passed away. Now it was time for her to transition to the next chapter of her life and for me to have the chance to live an authentic and satisfying life. In my 30's I feel alive and aware I truly feel that I am living now instead of merely surviving as I did in the past. My intention in sharing my experience is to show you that, you are not the only one. I want you to be aware that love exists and that a therapy session can be regular. Your health is truly your greatest asset. I hope to live your life at its best and have no regrets about the end of your life. The death of a person is the only certainty in life.